The Driftwood Spars, at Trevaunance Cove, Cornwall, is gearing up to host its annual autumn beer and music gathering, from 25th-27th October. Named Lou-Lapalooza this year,...
Pubs and Bars News Articles
Len’s Bucko’s Bar named best backyard venue in UK
A stunning garden bar in Stockport has been named the best in the UK by the organisers of the International Backyard Bar Awards. Len Lavelle will receive a trophy, Pinter...
Poor start to fourth quarter for on-trade
On-trade drinks sales have lagged the levels of last year for the second week in a row, in a soft start to the crucial final quarter of 2024. CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks...
Gillian Hough appointed vice-chair of CAMRA
Gillian Hough has been named as the new vice-chair of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), replacing Ash Corbett-Collins, following his election as chairman. Gillian joined...
Thornbridge & Co to open London site next year
Multi-site operator Thornbridge & Co have announced they will be opening a new site, The Wild Swan, at 99 Fetter Lane, London. A computer-generated image of how the new...
Celebrating the vital role of pubs in their communities
PubAid has launched the Positive PUBlicity Hub, a new platform dedicated to celebrating the essential role pubs play as lifelines in their communities. Timed to coincide...
Trafalgar Day will be marked in style by Fuller’s
The Admiralty, Fuller’s flagship pub on Trafalgar Square, London, will be paying homage to Lord Nelson this year with its first ever Trafalgar Day event. The Admiralty, in...
Brewing share sale helps Marston’s reduce net debt
Marston’s, which operates 1,339 pubs, has announced a trading update for the 52 weeks to 28th September, with retail sales up 5.8%. Both food and drink occasions have shown...
Amber acquisition ‘a vote of confidence in the pub sector’
Private equity group Epiris has acquired Amber Taverns, the operator of 178 wet-led pubs, predominantly in the North of England, Midlands, Scotland, and Wales. Comprising...